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RF06 WLJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both +nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt clasp covers missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 13 Apr 2023 109,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation strongly advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

n/s headlamp loose

red brake warning light on,poss sensor touching disc

Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,026 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,410 miles

front brake pads low

front wheels slightly buckled

n/s washer jet not working

o/s/r tyre just above wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,964 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RF06 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF06 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF06 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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